The Broncos seem to be focused on adding some veteran depth to stabilize positions where they have a lot of youth (WR, TE, secondary). I suspect the thinking was the same for C. The problem with losing out on Saturday is that there really aren't any appealing options left at this point, which leaves the draft. Konz at 25? Or just muddle through with Walton?

The Broncos seem to be focused on adding some veteran depth to stabilize positions where they have a lot of youth (WR, TE, secondary). I suspect the thinking was the same for C. The problem with losing out on Saturday is that there really aren't any appealing options left at this point, which leaves the draft. Konz at 25? Or just muddle through with Walton?

Walton isn't the one that's going to hold us back from going deep in the playoffs. It's going to be our inability to stop the run, if anything. Still think that's why we go DT/LB early on.

i agree with everything except that we're ok a WR. i think andre caldwell shouldn't be anything more than a 4th and willis shouldn't see the field anywhere outside of special teams. adding a guy like ty hilton, joe adams, jarius wright would be nice, depending on where they drop to.

"ok" was basically saying we can get by with what we have. The QB thing is a little different as I always think you should always have a development guy on the back burner given the time it can take to transition to the NFL. If they feel good about Weber then adding a body isn't necessary... but I don't think that is the case.

WR - Thomas, Decker, Caldwell, Jason Hill, Willis, Dell, Goodwin

We should be able to pull a functional 4-deep from that group. If we add another receiver, it should be a KR/PR guy. Joe Adams would be a very nice choice

We've got 3 young guys who have each flashed a little. I don't think any of them are necessarily a lockdown #2, though. The problem is the future - what happens when Champ starts to show his age. From a succession planning perspective, yes, I think this is an important position to address in the draft.

I'd like to see a few more FA moves to close most of the immediate holes left in the roster. That would then let us go BPA in the draft. Unfortunately, that isn't going to happen at DT, which probably means our first selection will be used at that position.

Core defense is key. Little wonder we've been gashed by the run in recent years when the team has tried to get by on the cheap at DT and MLB. Last year they finally took a few steps to improve the situation, but that still isn't enough and we're pretty much going to be forced to address this problem with our first pick this time around.

Anyway, I'm not sure what went on with this mock but there is a 0% chance Luke Kuechly falls to us on draft day.

While i agree he is probably gone, mlb's that have been taken early recently have disappointed and they do generally fall more than most positions.

No question, LBs who aren't pass rushers tend to slide.

However, after his combine I think the combination of production, intangibles and athletic ability makes him a dead lock to go early. To get to us, he's got to run a gauntlet of teams from about the 10 spot on who could use help at that position. I don't think he gets past the Seahawks.

After seeing the Nike stuff, I guess the artist who did the shirt just exercised some creative license. You'd think an assignment like "draw this ******* helmet properly" would be pretty hard to screw up.

i have no idea why, but i think i'm now about 95% sure we won't draft a DT before round 3. i'm just hoping that, if i'm right, it's not so that we can drastically overdraft lamar miller or some crappy wr.

My guess is that they'll stick to their rankings / board. If 3-4 DT's get grabbed before we pick, I think you can count on them drafting some other position where a top ranked prospect is still available.

RB - Broncos don't like the 2nd round options (James, Polk) and are looking at Miller at #25 (over Martin and Wilson) - want someone who fits the outside zone play

DT - the team likes some of the 2nd and 3rd round options

WR - the value is in the mid rounds, unlikely earlier than that

CB - if Kirkpatrick falls to #25, he's the pick over any RB / DT

QB - none in first 2 rounds - likely someone in the 4th-6th range.

Of course, a lot of this likely smoke given that we're still two weeks away from draft day. Still, it's eerily similar to njx's comments above.

One thing to keep in mind is that we are in "win now" mode. What picks will be able to contribute right off the bat? RB, LB and KR are the obvious plug-and-play positions and we could use help at all three spots.

EDIT - Miller highlight reel below - I'm not sold on his value at #25 but I'd sure like a back with that kind of burst on the team...

Nice post, Diehard. Was going to bring that over here since someone on the Mane spilled the beans. I like Miller, but not at #25. I think there will be better DT value there than the end of the second round. If we end up taking Mike Martin or some 3rd-4th round pick at the end of the second because we screwed the pooch not getting one early, I'll be PISSED.